How big of gains to expect?

2010v6pride · February 1st, 2012, 11:12 PM

So I'm getting some money in a few days and am expecting around 500-600 dollars. I was thinking of getting a longtube header/High flow(or none) cats x or h-pipe. I already have a tuner and my car is already converted to dual exhaust. From the header/no cat set up what should I be expecting with the tune? How about with high flows? If you guys had 500-600 what would you be spending it on? I already have CAI/Tune and most suspension.

Antonio323 · February 2nd, 2012, 03:54 AM

You won't pass emissions in Cali with those. And I've read that those who remove or replace the stock cats on a 4.0 end up regretting it. If you look it up on YouTube, you'll see that that set up on a 4.0L V6 will make it pop A LOT. I think LTs will net you around 15 horsepower, so if you think that's enough of a trade off for, IMO, a crappy sound, then go for it. Personally, I would rather get an 8.8 rear and then upgrade to 4.10s.

Lone Star · February 2nd, 2012, 10:25 AM

Long tube headers are really going to sound poor on the 4.0, it would benefit you if you had a supercharger or turbo which you dont at this point. If you're deadset on getting headers, you'd be better off getting shorty headers and keeping the cats (especially since you live in Cali) or like Antonio323 said get gears and t-lok.

2010v6pride · February 2nd, 2012, 10:27 AM

Okay well you guys talked me out of it. But if I'm going to replace the gears and do t-lok I'm going to just a new 8.8 rear end. The issue I'm havign really is trying to find one. I have a hard time trusting the used ones on ebay but at the same time I don't have $1400 to spend just because they say it came out of a GT500. I'd really just like to find a used 8.8 for maybe around ~$800 with 3.73's and maybe T-lok already installed.

Lone Star · February 2nd, 2012, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by 2010v6pride

Okay well you guys talked me out of it. But if I'm going to replace the gears and do t-lok I'm going to just a new 8.8 rear end. The issue I'm havign really is trying to find one. I have a hard time trusting the used ones on ebay but at the same time I don't have $1400 to spend just because they say it came out of a GT500. I'd really just like to find a used 8.8 for maybe around ~$800 with 3.73's and maybe T-lok already installed.

If you look around you can find used 8.8's on craigslist in your area. I would recommend if you do buy a used one to change the gear oil right away.

I remember when I had my 6, that a brand new 8.8 with gears was less then $900 I cant remember if it was on AM or NTO

2010v6pride · February 2nd, 2012, 08:40 PM

I checked both AM and NTO, on NTO it doesn't have the gears yet and it's over $1000, on American Muscle it's $1300 and already has gears done. I really am having a hard time wrapping my mind around a used rear end just because I don't know how hard someone beat on it. I'm thinking of just saying screw it and going for some appearance mods, any advice there guys?

Antonio323 · February 3rd, 2012, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by 2010v6pride

I checked both AM and NTO, on NTO it doesn't have the gears yet and it's over $1000, on American Muscle it's $1300 and already has gears done. I really am having a hard time wrapping my mind around a used rear end just because I don't know how hard someone beat on it. I'm thinking of just saying screw it and going for some appearance mods, any advice there guys?

I too have had trouble finding a used 8.8 rear. Sometimes I feel like I should just upgrade the 7.5. As far as appearance mods, I'm not sure what you have but I'd do tinted windows, quarter window louvers, spoiler, grille combo, hood scoop, body painted mirror covers, or some fog lights.

Lone Star · February 3rd, 2012, 05:07 PM

+1 on the tint! I had 35% on my 2010 v6 and looked great, I cant wait to get the 5.0 tinted.

As far as exterior appearance mods the world is your oyster lol. there are tons of options for the mustang.

Here is mine as it came from the factory

Just so you can see how some of the different things that can be added to the car to change the appearance.

Edgethis · February 10th, 2012, 07:41 AM

I have done a few appearance mods to my car:
Saleen Grille, Cervini's Hood, 1995 Cobra R style wheels 18x9/10, and quarter louvers

2011-03-13_13-47-51_188.jpg by Edgethis, on Flickr
The rear has the Ford Racing pedestal spoiler and teh GT500 rear Diffuser with the Pypes dual exhaust kit

001 (4) by Edgethis, on Flickr

February 1st, 2012, 11:12 PM	#1
2010v6pride Regular 2010 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 90 iTrader: 0 reviews	How big of gains to expect? So I'm getting some money in a few days and am expecting around 500-600 dollars. I was thinking of getting a longtube header/High flow(or none) cats x or h-pipe. I already have a tuner and my car is already converted to dual exhaust. From the header/no cat set up what should I be expecting with the tune? How about with high flows? If you guys had 500-600 what would you be spending it on? I already have CAI/Tune and most suspension.

February 2nd, 2012, 03:54 AM	#2
Antonio323 Newbie 2010 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	You won't pass emissions in Cali with those. And I've read that those who remove or replace the stock cats on a 4.0 end up regretting it. If you look it up on YouTube, you'll see that that set up on a 4.0L V6 will make it pop A LOT. I think LTs will net you around 15 horsepower, so if you think that's enough of a trade off for, IMO, a crappy sound, then go for it. Personally, I would rather get an 8.8 rear and then upgrade to 4.10s. __________________ 5% tints back, 20% tints side, DG Custom Auto louvers, Custom H-Pipe, Flowmaster American Thunder, SCT SF3/X3 Tuner, BBK CAI, Mustang brake light tint, 3D Carbon 3D500 spoiler, GT500 steering wheel, Metra dash kit, Pioneer AVIC-X930BT

February 2nd, 2012, 10:25 AM	#3
Lone Star Enthusiast 2011 5.000000H Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 537 iTrader: 1 reviews	Long tube headers are really going to sound poor on the 4.0, it would benefit you if you had a supercharger or turbo which you dont at this point. If you're deadset on getting headers, you'd be better off getting shorty headers and keeping the cats (especially since you live in Cali) or like Antonio323 said get gears and t-lok. __________________ 2010 4.0 Traded and will be missed 2011 5.0 Performance White Premium, 3.73's 401a, GT500 Axle-Back Exhaust, Eibach Pro Springs, Dynojet #'s 387hp/380tq

February 3rd, 2012, 05:07 PM	#8
Lone Star Enthusiast 2011 5.000000H Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 537 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1 on the tint! I had 35% on my 2010 v6 and looked great, I cant wait to get the 5.0 tinted. As far as exterior appearance mods the world is your oyster lol. there are tons of options for the mustang. Here is mine as it came from the factory Just so you can see how some of the different things that can be added to the car to change the appearance. __________________ 2010 4.0 Traded and will be missed 2011 5.0 Performance White Premium, 3.73's 401a, GT500 Axle-Back Exhaust, Eibach Pro Springs, Dynojet #'s 387hp/380tq

February 10th, 2012, 07:41 AM	#9
Edgethis Regular 1968 Mustang 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 373 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have done a few appearance mods to my car: Saleen Grille, Cervini's Hood, 1995 Cobra R style wheels 18x9/10, and quarter louvers 2011-03-13_13-47-51_188.jpg by Edgethis, on Flickr The rear has the Ford Racing pedestal spoiler and teh GT500 rear Diffuser with the Pypes dual exhaust kit 001 (4) by Edgethis, on Flickr __________________ 2010 Mustang 4.0 5 speed 1995 Bronco 351 Build Thread 1968 Mustang 302Build Thread

February 2nd, 2012, 10:27 AM	#4
2010v6pride Regular 2010 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 90 iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay well you guys talked me out of it. But if I'm going to replace the gears and do t-lok I'm going to just a new 8.8 rear end. The issue I'm havign really is trying to find one. I have a hard time trusting the used ones on ebay but at the same time I don't have $1400 to spend just because they say it came out of a GT500. I'd really just like to find a used 8.8 for maybe around ~$800 with 3.73's and maybe T-lok already installed.

February 2nd, 2012, 08:40 PM	#6
2010v6pride Regular 2010 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 90 iTrader: 0 reviews	I checked both AM and NTO, on NTO it doesn't have the gears yet and it's over $1000, on American Muscle it's $1300 and already has gears done. I really am having a hard time wrapping my mind around a used rear end just because I don't know how hard someone beat on it. I'm thinking of just saying screw it and going for some appearance mods, any advice there guys?

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